as in classic
constituting, serving as, or worthy of being a pattern to be imitated
Helen of Troy was supposedly the quintessential beauty of the ancient world
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How Tina Fey turned a self-help manual for anxious mothers into the quintessential teen movie of the early aughts
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Naked and Underpaid From Michelangelo to Picasso, nude models have long been undercompensated muses to the greats.
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Air Mail, 10 May 2025
The quintessential Southern home isn’t complete without a front porch adorned with a variety of greenery and blooms, but sometimes even those with the greenest of thumbs have trouble keeping plants alive and thriving.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Aside from being the quintessential business uniform, tailoring is incredibly versatile and transcends the churn of the trend cycle.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 5 May 2025
The road is known for its 620 curves, 59 bridges, and quintessential Hawaiian vistas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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Air Mail, 10 May 2025
The quintessential Southern home isn’t complete without a front porch adorned with a variety of greenery and blooms, but sometimes even those with the greenest of thumbs have trouble keeping plants alive and thriving.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 May 2025
Aside from being the quintessential business uniform, tailoring is incredibly versatile and transcends the churn of the trend cycle.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 5 May 2025
The road is known for its 620 curves, 59 bridges, and quintessential Hawaiian vistas.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 May 2025
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From classic dollar-slice joints to artisan Neapolitan-style pizza and thick-crust American pies, New York City’s Italian restaurant market is impressive, boasting more than 1,800 pizzerias spread across the five boroughs.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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In 2025, options for local music lovers range from a jazz festival to country and classic rock performances.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2025
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Just 39 miles north of New York City and set on 1.7 acres in a sunny clearing at the end of a tree-shaded drive sits an exemplary International Style glass pavilion with views of the Hudson River from every room.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 May 2025
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Rob Copland received the Officer of the Year Award from American Legion Post 57 in recognition of his exemplary service with the Elgin Police Department and his years of service in the U.S. Navy Reserve, according to a social media post.—
Mike Danahey,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2025
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This option is also perfect if the host is a mom and wants to indulge in some pampering.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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The crisper or deli drawer is perfect for this purpose, maintaining a more stable temperature than in other parts of the fridge.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Quintessential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quintessential. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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